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eigen vermogen

English translation: equity

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Dutch term or phrase:eigen vermogen
English translation:equity

15:07 Feb 28, 2001
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Bus/Financial
Dutch term or phrase: eigen vermogen
Vervolgens is het rendement op de resterende 20 % eigen vermogen aangevuld tot 10 % lineair per jaar sinds de start van het project.
tuanis
US terms: Shareholders'/stockholders' funds/equity
Explanation:
Capital and reserves is common in Europe.

These are the terms used in balance sheets. In other contexts, the terms vary: equity capital, equity and even own funds (mostly banks). I have never come across own capital.
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jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 12:04
Grading comment
confirms my choice of "equity" and reminds me to specify American english when posting
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Summary of answers provided
naown capital
Sven Petersson
naequity capital
Alexander Schleber (X)
naUS terms: Shareholders'/stockholders' funds/equity
jarry (X)


  

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7 hrs
own capital


Explanation:
Standard translation.


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Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 12:04
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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7 hrs
equity capital


Explanation:
Translated from the German "Eigenkapital". This is the correct term according to Schäfer, Financial Hyperbook.


    Sch�fer
Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 12:04
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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9 hrs
US terms: Shareholders'/stockholders' funds/equity


Explanation:
Capital and reserves is common in Europe.

These are the terms used in balance sheets. In other contexts, the terms vary: equity capital, equity and even own funds (mostly banks). I have never come across own capital.

jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 12:04
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 3855
Grading comment
confirms my choice of "equity" and reminds me to specify American english when posting
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